By PASTOR MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Back in August at our farm, I put our ram in a pen by himself so he would not mate with our female sheep. He was none too happy about being alone and in the shed. Sometimes in life, we find...
Free community supper set for Oct. 30 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...
Surrounded by the Syrian army
By MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario During the days of Solomon's son Rehoboam, the nation of Israel into two kingdoms. Of the 12 tribes of Israel, 1 1/2 of those tribes stayed with Rehoboam and over the centuries proved to be wise and godly...
Free supper set for Sept. 25 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...
Warrens church to offer Drive Your Tractor to Church event
Parishioners at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church near Warrens are inviting owners of classic cars and motorcycles to join them for their annual Drive Your Tractor to Church Sunday, an event set for Sept. 8. For the fifth consecutive year, the event is being held to...
Dirty Laundry
By PASTOR MICHAEL T. GJEFLE Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Everyone seems to have to deal with things like dirty laundry. One of the laws of thermodynamics is how everything goes from order to disorder. One can wash the laundry, yet when you put those clean...
Ontario churches host fun day
Norwalk church holds confirmation
Confirmation was held at the United Methodist Church in Norwalk on June 9. Colt Manley (left) and Shane Stark (right) were confimed, joining the church in full membership. Pastor Theresa Amberson is pictured at center. (Contributed photo)
St. Matthew’s to offer vacation Bible school
Each evening from Aug. 12-16, St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church on South Ridge in rural Ontario will host vacation Bible school for those of all ages. Members, friends, neighbors and the public are all invited to join in. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be...
Free community supper set for July 31 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This month the Helpful Homemakers Club will sponsor the meal. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of...
